Mardi Gras in New Orleans

People partying in New Orleans, Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras

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21 February 2012 Last updated at 23:45 ET Help

The city of New Orleans, Louisiana, celebrates Mardi Gras - or Fat Tuesday.

Thousands of people turned out to got to the many boisterous street parties and watch the spectacular, choreographed parades.

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